Auxiliary switches (often called "aux switches" or "AUX") are customizable electrical controls used in vehicles—especially off-road trucks, SUVs, and performance cars—to power aftermarket accessories or additional features.

Primary Uses of Auxiliary SwitchesAftermarket Lighting
Control light bars, fog lights, rock lights, or LED pods.
Example: *"AUX 1" for roof-mounted spotlights, "AUX 2" for grill-mounted floodlights.*

Winches & Recovery Gear

Power winches, air compressors, or electronic locking differentials.
Often wired to high-current circuits (e.g., 30–40 amps).

Off-Road Accessories

Operate air suspension systems, hydraulic jacks, or camping gear (e.g., fridge/freezers).

Performance Upgrades

Manage nitrous oxide systems, turbo timers, or cooling fans.

Convenience Features

Power inverters, CB radios, or dash cams without tapping into factory wiring. cuselectrical c

The location of auxiliary switches (aux switches) depends on whether they're factory-installed or aftermarket. Here’s where to look in common setups of HansPilot products:

1. Jeep Wrangler/Gladiator (JL/JT)Location: Overhead console (near sun visors)
Layout: 6 switches labeled AUX 1–AUX 6 Amperage: 30A (AUX 1–6)

2. Ford F-150/Raptor
Location: Lower dashboard Overhead console (near sun visors)
Layout: 6 switches (AUX 1–6) with backlighting Amperage: 30A

3. Toyota 4Runner/Tacoma TRD Pro
Location: Center console (near gear shifter)
Layout: 6 switches (AUX 1–6) with backlighting Amperage: 30A

4. RAM Trucks
Location: Overhead console or lower dash
Layout: 6 switches (AUX 1–6) with backlighting Amperage: 30A

Well,once they’re wired up, you just flip the switch in order to power the accessory that you’ve assigned to that switch. When engaged, the switches will illuminate. The power will be coming from the battery so it’s best to have the engine running when using accessories so that you don’t come back to a dead battery.